crkckr
Well-Known Member
Did you confirm you had the correct powder? 2 grains shouldn't have done that. Put a mic on the bullets and confirm correct diameter, then weigh them to make sure you didn't grab the wrong ones or have a mix up of some kind. No oil or grease on the cases or in the chamber? Also, check your barrel for obstructions (or a bulge somewhere along it's length; if there was an obstruction it's cleared now!). This is a massive over pressure and only the strength of the action saved your bacon. I probably shouldn't say this but determine whatever caused this with certainty before you shoot it again. Can we assume this isn't the first time you've shot this rifle? If it is, you need to slug the barrel and make sure it's what they say it is! Once the brass is out, look at the end of the bolt with the highest power magnifier you have to make sure it isn't cracked. I've seen some serious over pressure loads in my 50 years of shooting & reloading but this is one of the worst!
Good luck.
Cheers,
crkckr
Good luck.
Cheers,
crkckr